12 episodes

In this series of 12 podcasts Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) explores the links between historical and current experiences of eugenics across the world. The purpose is to discuss, in an accessible way, how 20th century eugenic ideas and practices continue to shape our debates on reproduction, family, reproduction, racism, sports, gender and sexuality, and popular culture.

The Eugenics Podcast with Prof Marius Turda Marius Turda and Patrick Merricks

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In this series of 12 podcasts Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) explores the links between historical and current experiences of eugenics across the world. The purpose is to discuss, in an accessible way, how 20th century eugenic ideas and practices continue to shape our debates on reproduction, family, reproduction, racism, sports, gender and sexuality, and popular culture.

    • video
    #12: LGBTQ

    #12: LGBTQ

    Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics, queer bodies and LGBTQ.

    • 12 min
    • video
    #11: Sports

    #11: Sports

    Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics, physical culture and sports.

    • 11 min
    • video
    #10: At the Movies

    #10: At the Movies

    Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics and visual culture. Part II: films.

    • 12 min
    • video
    #9: Images and Visions

    #9: Images and Visions

    Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics and visual culture. Part I: photography.

    • 13 min
    • video
    #8: Pre-Marital Certificates

    #8: Pre-Marital Certificates

    Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about pre-marital and eugenic certificates.

    • 12 min
    • video
    #7: Indigenous Populations

    #7: Indigenous Populations

    Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about the impact of eugenics on indigenous populations.

    • 12 min

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